Outstanding Community Research Award for Historical Research at Fort Ward October 6, 2011

October 6, 2011

Mr. Glenn Eugster

Fort Ward History Group

4022 Ellicott Street

Alexandria, VA 22304

Dear Mr. Eugster,

I am pleased to notify you that the Fort Ward History Group (FWHG) has been selected as one of the recipients of the Ben Brenman Archaeology in Alexandria Award for 2011. Your group has been selected for Outstanding Community Research for historical research at Fort Ward.

The Alexandria Archaeological Commission established the Bernard “Ben” Brenman Archaeology in Alexandria Award, in 2007, to recognize partners who demonstrate high-quality work, innovation, commitment or extraordinary efforts in conducting and documenting research and advancing public appreciation and advocacy for archaeology and history. In recognition of the FWHG’s tremendous effort in conducting research on the history of Fort Ward, both as individual members and as a collective group.

Currently, it is planned that the Mayor and City Council will present the award to you and two other recipients at the Alexandria City Council meeting on October 25, 2011, at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 301 King Street, 2^nd floor. The actual award time will be shortly after 7:00 PM. If there is a change to this date, we will notify you. Please let us know if you will attend by calling 703-746-4399.

I want to thank you for the unique contributions you have made to Alexandria’s heritage. The repository of historical information about Fort Ward, along with the knowledge acquired by the Group’s members have greatly aided in the archaeological study and preservation of Fort Ward. I hope you, other members of the Fort Ward History Group, as well as your family and friends will attend the awards ceremony in which you will not only receive the distinctive Brenman Award, but will also receive a proclamation signed by Mayor William Euille to commemorate your accomplishment. I look forward to seeing you at the City Council presentation.

Best regards,

Kathleen Pepper

Chair

Alexandria Archaeological Commission

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